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Tale of the Tape
Age
29
Height
6' 2"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
84%
Win Rate
88%
Finish Rate
10
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
19
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Joe Pyfer, better known as "Bodybagz", holds the #7 spot at middleweight, flying the flag for the United States — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 10 KO/TKO wins, 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled.
The form line is loud: 4 straight wins, the latest over Israel Adesanya (KO/TKO (Punches) R2). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Recent Fights
Israel Adesanya
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Mar 29, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R2 · Oct 5, 2025
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Kelvin Gastelum
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 8, 2025
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KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Jun 30, 2024
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Jack Hermansson
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 11, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer
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